Does a simpler way of life sound appealing?

[Thong Maniac]

Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue

[muscularny]

Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue

Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.

At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.

Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).

The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.

PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.

I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.

You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.

Good luck and keep us posted 

[Set It Up]

I had an off grid tiny house in the middle of nowhere near a lake I fished at lots. Greatest thing ever but the fuy sold the land i was renting on. Will have another one next year. There were pics of it in here somewhere

[TheShape.]

I always think about this, someday just packing my bags and moving somewhere else.

[devilsmile]

well I live in a suburban neighborhood, probably will live here a very long time unless I get a super motivation to get  super education to get a super job.

[Grape Ape]

I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack.

So go do that for a year and report back to us on your happiness levels.

But give us a quick update on how the divorce goes....should be fine, since muscularny appears to have it all figured out.

[muscularny]

So go do that for a year and report back to us on your happiness levels.

But give us a quick update on how the divorce goes....should be fine, since musclerny appears to have it all figured out.

I have it all figured out based on the feedback of tens of millions of men who got divorced. Calm yourself down there.

[Grape Ape]

I have it all figured out based on the feedback of tens of millions of men who got divorced. Calm yourself down there.

gayer than getting "feedback" from millions of men

[CalvinH]

If simpler means more golf then yes.

[muscularny]

gayer than getting "feedback" from millions of men

You are using the "gayer than..." bullshit line in 2015? Upgrade your lingo there loser

[Grape Ape]

You are using the "gayer than..." bullshit line in 2015? Upgrade your lingo there loser

hahah great name

thank you google cache for revealing your prior name, I had no clue guess I am not a true getbigger

Familiar with old board lingo.

Doesn't know who avesher is.

Math doesn't add up.

[muscularny]

Familiar with old board lingo.

Doesn't know who avesher is.

Math doesn't add up.

You are making less and less sense. I have been a member here almost as long as you have, so what I don't have 10000 posts, and come and go from this place sometimes months or even years. Do I need "getbig cred" is this how your pathetic mind works? Are you treating this place like an AOL chatroom of 1999 where a few fat slobs know each other by name and everyone else is not part of there stinky club? Grow the fuck up, I am not here to be part of your "imaginary" club.

[Powerlift66]

I downsized 10 years ago when i was 39. Sold the big house, got a smaller one and paid it off, bought used cars (2009), paid 'em off, and I'm just paying for the kids college these days.
A few more years of that and I'll probably downsize again (or at least when they move out).

Don't need a lot of stuff honestly, roof, food, car, weights **shrug** 

[Grape Ape]

You are making less and less sense. I have been a member here almost as long as you have, so what I don't have 10000 posts, and come and go from this place sometimes months or even years. Do I need "getbig cred" is this how your pathetic mind works? Are you treating this place like an AOL chatroom of 1999 where a few fat slobs know each other by name and everyone else is not part of there stinky club? Grow the fuck up, I am not here to be part of your "imaginary" club.

you seem upset now

[phreak]

Theres lots of shows in tv now showing everything from tiny houses, to living off the land. While part of me is very drawn to this, another part thinks how it would get old after a while. Does anyone else struggle with having to "accept" modern lifestyle, but secretly craves a more minimalist way of life? As i am hitting my early thirties, the harley, bmw, huge house bullshit seems even sillier to me now, then it did when i was making 30k a year in my twenties. I have money, resources most normal people dream about, but im less materialistic than ever. I think i would be happiest living on a beach in a $10k shack. Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but thats a whole other issue

This is something I am working towards, and have been for years. People called me crazy when I moved from a spacious apartment to a small house years ago. In 1-3 years I'll move to something even smaller, but with a fair bit of land. Have never given a toss about cars and other status symbols, so it's not much of a transition for me.

And to reassure our panicked relationship expert: my wife of course shares this goal. She would not be my wife if she didn't.

[bigmikecox]

Simple life would be living in Amsterdam...banging whores, smoking weed and doing Molly!

[Antonio fella]

Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.

At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.

Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).

The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.

PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.

I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.

You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.

Good luck and keep us posted 

 

[Army of One]

Simple life would be living in Amsterdam...banging whores, smoking weed and doing Molly!

Superficial life, Amsterdam is a shithole

[muscularny]

you seem upset now

lol again with these stupid lines. 

[Grape Ape]

lol again with these stupid lines. 

that you keep responding to....

[Fortress]

Been mostly in long-term relationships. My last girlfriend became my fiance (she asked ME to marry ... in front of approximately 12,000 concertgoers), but then she bailed mere months before the wedding was to happen (?). No explanation. Best of luck to her.

In restrospect, she did me a favour.

I was never too warm to the idea of marriage. As KISS's Gene Simmons once said, Marriage is a wonderful institution. But as everyone knows, only crazy people are in institutions.

I very much enjoy the absolute freedom that comes from not having a girlfriend/wife. Of course, there are times it would be nice to have some cute chick with me at home, but most of the time, it's FAR greater to NOT.

If you want a simplified life, the best way to begin to achieve this is to become/stay single.

[bigmikecox]

Superficial life, Amsterdam is a shithole

Dont kill the dream!

[da_vinci]

Been mostly in long-term relationships. My last girlfriend became my fiance (she asked ME to marry ... in front of approximately 12,000 concertgoers), but then she bailed mere months before the wedding was to happen (?). No explanation. Best of luck to her.

In restrospect, she did me a favour.

I was never too warm to the idea of marriage. As KISS's Gene Simmons once said, Marriage is a wonderful institution. But as everyone knows, only crazy people are in institutions.

I very much enjoy the absolute freedom that comes from not having a girlfriend/wife. Of course, there are times it would be nice to have some cute chick with me at home, but most of the time, it's FAR greater to NOT.

If you want a simplified life, the best way to begin to achieve this is to become/stay single.

That's what I'm pondering currently... Have a great gf, etc... but... I'm far from eager to start a family, far. I live in a modest place, not too big, not too small.. and honestly - I somewhy don't have a huge urge to live a big flashy apartment/house... idk why, I could be ok in one room clean flat with a broadband internet connection, like a fukkin geek that I probably am. But  like nice cars tho'..
 The idea that has been naggin me for the past few years is to cut everything, take my back pack and do some serious traveling around the world. I have enough money for that, I can work from anywhere and hell... I get a rush from just thinking about this. I don't know whether I will act on this idea, as I'm not talking about your regular week stay in a diff country, I do that, I'm talking more about living in one place for a month, in anther for a month, just for the sake of it, getting to know some of the cities/places that I've been dreaming for a long time to at least visit. I'm good at being with myself, very good, so I couldn't care less about a companionship, and while traveling you usualy meet lots of people anyway..

[da_vinci]

Everything sounded wonderful until you said " Of course wife has a different idea for the future, but that's a whole other issue". It is not a "whole other issue" IT IS the issue.

At this point it does not matter what you want or desire, you will have to do what she wants and convince yourself that what she wants is actually what you wanted all along. The number one way to simplify your life is to divorce the wife. It might be a struggle a bit but after a while you will instantly feel you have a renewed life.

Many people crave a simpler life, some decide to go on that journey with their wife, none succeed. You can not have an emotional attachment that you are busy catering to all day and night (I know you will tell us that your wife is the breadwinner and doesn't bother you etc. I know all those stories, save them when you talk to your single friends who smoke crack).

The middle way is for her to agree to a divorce and you guys continue on as a dating couple, I am still against that, however it is the mid way. You will instantly feel a sense of freedom and your balls will be liberated from the steel vice she built around them.

PS A tip I give to men that prefer their wife initiate the divorce is to get her hooked as much as possible on FB. It won't be long before she gets jealous of other couples (ironically couples posting fake happy stories) and she will start hunting for some guy who can deliver her those same happy moments so she too can complete on FB.

I am just sharing different ideas to kinda open your mind.

You have one life, don't give a fuck what others will think, do what's best for you. THERE is hope as I see you are realizing that many materialistic things are BS.

Good luck and keep us posted 

You sir are merciless lol...

[Fortress]

As soon as you allow it, a woman will push everything towards the inevitable prospect of co-habitation, marriage (there are VERY few who will not) and, likely, the production of children.

Each of these will further erode your remaining freedoms.

Once you "fall in love" (chemical cocktail influencing you to pursue this female until mating can occur, and then to hang around for a short bit), the gaining speed towards the what-the-fuck's-happening? will usually render you tarred and feathered.

Learn to enjoy your own company and relish having an ever-present opportunity to score with some broad, no complications whatsoever.

And the whole kid thing? Forget this notion of leaving a legacy/continuing the family name. No one gives a flying squirrel shit about your shitty legacy (oh, brother) and your family's name is as unimportant as that log you dropped into the toilet an hour ago.

Children will ruin your life. Deep down, all men know this.